Bahia Vista vs St. Pete Beach North
Two Pinellas communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-24.
| Metric | Bahia Vista | St. Pete Beach North |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $538K | $525K |
| Price per sq ft | $484 | $374 |
| Avg days on market | 163 days | 73 days |
| Months of supply | 2.1 mo | 6.5 mo |
| Market | Balanced Market | Buyer's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 28 | 26 |
The verdict
Bahia Vista carries the higher median price — about 2% above St. Pete Beach North. Homes in St. Pete Beach North sell faster (73 days on market vs 163). Bahia Vista is the tighter market on inventory (2.1 months of supply).
Where each one is
Bahia Vista and St. Pete Beach North are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Pinellas County.
| Bahia Vista | St. Pete Beach North | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Pinellas County, FL | Pinellas County, FL |
| City / area | St Petersburg | St Pete Beach |
| ZIP | 33708, 33715, 33785 | 33706 |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Bahia Vista | St. Pete Beach North | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 5 | 14 |
| Under contract | 2 | 0 |
| Asking prices today | $495K to $710K | $449K to $2.79M |
| Property types listed | Condominium | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Bahia Vista homes for sale · St. Pete Beach North homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Bahia Vista | St. Pete Beach North | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | n/a | 487 |
| Built | n/a | 1901–2024 (median 1956) |
| Typical living area | n/a | 1,812 sq ft |
| Vacant lots | 0 | 19 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Bahia Vista median | St. Pete Beach North median |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $342K (20 sales) | $328K (9 sales) |
| 2016 | $290K (21 sales) | $275K (23 sales) |
| 2017 | $373K (14 sales) | $305K (21 sales) |
| 2019 | $388K (6 sales) | $336K (4 sales) |
| 2021 | $490K (11 sales) | $910K (3 sales) |
| 2022 | $640K (15 sales) | $690K (22 sales) |
| 2023 | $650K (4 sales) | $600K (5 sales) |
| 2024 | $630K (11 sales) | $675K (16 sales) |
| 2025 | $520K (14 sales) | $388K (30 sales) |
| 2026 | $530K (27 sales) | $510K (23 sales) |
Since 2015, Bahia Vista's median sale price is +55% and St. Pete Beach North's is +56% — St. Pete Beach North has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Bahia Vista | St. Pete Beach North | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 94.7% | 93.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,135 sq ft | 1,397 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 42 (normal) | 59 (normal) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Bahia Vista | St. Pete Beach North | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Gulfport Elementary-Pn | Azalea Elementary-Pn |
| Middle | Bay Point Middle-Pn | Azalea Middle-Pn |
| High school | Lakewood High-Pn | Boca Ciega High-Pn |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, St. Pete Beach North is the lower entry point (median $525K vs $538K). Sellers get a faster sale in St. Pete Beach North (73 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Bahia Vista more expensive than St. Pete Beach North?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Bahia Vista is $538,000 versus $525,000 in St. Pete Beach North, about 2% higher.
How far apart are Bahia Vista and St. Pete Beach North?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Pinellas County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has appreciated more, Bahia Vista or St. Pete Beach North?
From 2015 to 2026 the median sale price rose 55% in Bahia Vista and 56% in St. Pete Beach North (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Bahia Vista — sellers there received 94.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 93.0% in St. Pete Beach North.
What high schools serve Bahia Vista and St. Pete Beach North?
Listings in Bahia Vista most often report Lakewood High-Pn; listings in St. Pete Beach North report Boca Ciega High-Pn. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Bahia Vista homes, photos & schools · St. Pete Beach North homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.